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Asbestos Removal Services in Hardwick, Oxfordshire
Asbestos removal in Hardwick: removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Asbestos garages
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
Asbestos removal in Hardwick
About our asbestos removal in Hardwick
Asbestos materials are kept wet, taken out whole where we can, and never cut with power tools, so fibre release stays as low as possible. Typical materials include gutters and downpipes, textured coatings and flue pipes, and people usually contact us about garage roof sheets and Artex ceilings before renovation.
In Hardwick, waste may have a long carry to the vehicle, so we plan the route before the day. We only recommend work that’s needed.
- Location
- Hardwick (OX27)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Service
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Afterwards
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the materials
Insulating board and lagging
It needs an HSE-licensed contractor and 14 days’ notice.
Textured coatings
Textured coatings are removed with wet or gel methods, never dry-scraped or sanded. Larger-scale steam or gel removal is notifiable non-licensed work.
Why people call us in Hardwick
Selling or letting a property can prompt removal of obvious materials, though in good condition it doesn’t always need to go.
People generally contact us about one of these:
- Textured coatings
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Finds during refurbishment
- Broken sheets in gardens
If you let property near Bicester North station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal.
Before booking anyone
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- The documents you will receive
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- How fibres will be kept down
How it works
Materials are released carefully and removed whole where possible, never broken up, dropped or cut with power tools. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening. Outdoor removal in Hardwick is planned to finish in daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:30pm.
- Start with photos, the postcode and any existing reports
- We confirm what the material is and what category of work it falls into
- A written quote follows, covering method, controls and disposal
- On the agreed date we set up the work area and remove the material carefully
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
Getting ready
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
Get a quote
Not sure what you need? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
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Limits to be aware of
Some limits to bear in mind:
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
- Making good is normally a separate job
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Soffits (cement)
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Gutters and downpipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Garage and shed roofs
- Panels and boards
- Water tanks
- Floor tiles and adhesive
What affects the price in Hardwick
We base our quote on:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The category of work
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The type of material and its condition
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What to photograph
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Labels, if any
- Street parking nearby
- A rough size or measurement
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Include any existing survey or test when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
After we have finished in Hardwick
Keep the consignment note with your property records: it shows the asbestos was disposed of legally.
Some practical advice:
- Share any survey or test results
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Let us know where we can park
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Things not to do
Do not sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris.
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Duty holders and landlords in Hardwick
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Places near Hardwick
More for properties in Hardwick
Can I do it myself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Hardwick properties and asbestos removal
Hardwick is about 4 miles north of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Hardwick is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Hardwick to Oxford (about 15 miles away).
In older properties in Hardwick, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so materials are identified first.
We cover removal jobs across OX27 and the streets around it. Close by, we cover Hethe (1 mile east), Stoke Lyne (1 mile south-west), Fringford (2 miles east), Bucknell (3 miles south-west) and Stratton Audley (3 miles south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Oxford (15 miles south), Banbury (10 miles north-west), Bicester (4 miles south), Kidlington (11 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (14 miles south) and Bure Park (4 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Ardley Castle (2.8 miles south-west) and Bicester Community Hospital (4.6 miles south).
- Nearby, you will find Whitmore Arms Public House (1 mile east)
FAQs for Hardwick
Is asbestos common in Hardwick homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Hardwick may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work near Bicester North station?
Yes, we cover Hardwick and the area towards Bicester North station, about 4.2 miles south.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking will not tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Can asbestos be left in place?
Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check it from time to time.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Do you need a licence to remove asbestos?
Not always. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed work; lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note